ENGLAND (12) 38

NEW ZEALAND (0) 21

England pulled off one of the great victories in their history as they destroyed world champions New Zealand at a rejoicing Twickenham.

The All Blacks had been unbeaten in 20 matches but were completely outplayed as second-half tries from Brad Barritt, Chris Ashton and Manu Tuilagi snuffed out a brief comeback.

Match analysis

Matt DawsonFormer England rugby international and 5 live pundit

"I can see this being maybe the greatest England victory, ever, at Twickenham. Nothing is springing to mind where they have annihilated the world's best team as they have today.

"England harried, hounded and were just relentless. They said to New Zealand 'we will tackle you wherever you go and then we'll pinch the ball and see if we can live off scraps'. New Zealand cracked.

"I think I have been to every single England game at Twickenham since I was 14. This was by far the best game I've seen. It's the best performance by an England side considering the opposition and considering what this team has been through, particularly over the last two weeks. Absolutely magnificent - it was an absolutely astonishing performance to win by 17 points."

Three penalties and a drop-goal from Owen Farrell gave England a 15-0 lead after 42 minutes, only for tries from Julian Savea and Kieran Read to make it 15-14.

But there was no denying a hugely impressive England, who secured their first win over the All Blacks in nine years - only their seventh in history.

Stuart Lancaster's men were superior in every department; their scrum excellent, their breakdown immense and their defence relentless.

A late try from Savea was barely a consolation for the visitors, the final margin of 17 points a new record for the men in white.

New Zealand's squad had been hit by a
debilitating virus during the week
but there was nothing fortuitous about this win, achieved by an inexperienced team who began with just 206 caps between them to the world champions' 788.

England began brightly, showing attacking intent early on without looking like converting it into points.

New Zealand, by contrast, were uncharacteristically muted. Dan Carter missed a kickable penalty and the All Blacks were then penalised for holding on in the England half.

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Stuart Lancaster ecstatic after England beat New Zealand

The Twickenham crowd were roaring their side on as England went wide at pace, only for Ashton to spill the ball. When Farrell stroked over his first penalty for a 3-0 lead after 25 minutes it was entirely deserved.

Carter missed a second straightforward penalty, a mistake symptomatic of an error-strewn All Blacks half-hour.

Farrell made it 6-0 from distance when Israel Dagg was snagged by skipper Chris Robshaw and it took a grasping tackle from Carter to haul down Tuilagi as he looked to escape down the left touchline.

New Zealand were barely recognisable from the team who have steamrollered all-comers since their
World Cup win
a year ago. Farrell extended the lead with a neat drop-goal, and took it to 12-0 at half-time with his third penalty after another All Black infringement.

Ben Morgan made a mess of the Kiwi catch at the restart; the subsequent scrum producing an England penalty. To deafening cheers from the crowd, Farrell slid home the kick from out wide for 15-0.

The All Blacks hit back hard. Forward pressure created space for Dagg to put winger Savea in at the corner, and Carter's touchline conversion closed the gap to eight points.

Moments later Alex Goode gathered Ma'a Nonu's kick-through, only for Farrell to miss touch with his clearing kick and set up another rampaging series of New Zealand attacks.

Conrad Smith found space out wide, wriggled from a tackle and found Cory Jane - and this time it was number eight Read who powered over.

Carter's conversion made it 15-14, and all of England's fine work seemed in danger.

Barritt had other ideas. His centre partnership with Tuilagi has been criticised for its lack of creativity, but fast feet and quick hands opened out vast space on the left. An interchange of passes gave Barritt the hole to smash over, with Farrell's conversion bouncing off the crossbar.

Quick ball off the top of the line-out from the impressive Geoff Parling allowed Ben Youngs to find Tuilagi at pace, and the centre thundered through two feeble arms, drew the full-back and sent a celebrating Ashton away for 24-14.

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Robshaw hails 'massive step'

Twickenham had barely finished celebrating when Tuilagi struck again, intercepting Read's poor pass to Carter and strolling across the line in an atmosphere of disbelief.

Farrell nailed the conversion, and when he was replaced by debutant Freddie Burns, the Gloucester youngster popped over a penalty for 35-14.

Replacement Mako Vunipola was yellow-carded with six minutes left, creating a numerical supremacy that Savea took advantage of for his second try.

You need a lot of luck to grand slam, wales last year lucky to keep Bradley Davies against Ireland. The most clear cut sending off this side of Calcutta. Then England dying minute try that wasn't see luck you all needs me friends for slams

The measure of England's improvement has to be the six nations they were pretty dire last time. I'm sure they have improved just a case of how much, and whether they can bring consistency to performances. It's odd that come 6n France, Ireland and wales all know how to beat England. Not saying they will, just not inconceiveable yet they struggle against some below par SH teams

787 you been on the pop mate. I wanted serious debate not nonsense I'm sure England will be very well represented but I don't think the whole English squad will go, nor welsh/Irish/Scottish. Anyhow it would kind of make a mockery of the lions title

I'm not sure who it was but it was many posts back and from a Scot - whilst acknowledging England's achievement they also registered their disgust at the lack of respect shown to NZ during the Haka and when Dan Carter (one of the all-time greats) was preparing to kick. I have to agree it is shameful and reflects very badly on us. You muppets that do it go back to football..NZ so gracious in defeat

Did the All Blacks just have an off day? Or perhaps England stifled them and pressured them into a poor performance...You have got to admit NZ showed how dangerous they are with two quick tries (accurate passing + fast ball = text book stuff) & their third was just classic). So for England to then go and snuff them out completely was simply awe inspiring; could hardly believe what I was seeing!

With the Lions in mind, WG said he'd look at the performances in the AI more than 6N. I hope this is not the case. It'd be great to see match ups like Farrell/Burns vs Sexton or Priestland having added Lions spice. Burns might be the next Greenwood in terms of making a bigger impression with the Lions before his national side. Need to see this Gilroy lad too.

Final thought here is this England won the game becuase they trusted the young players and fronted up. its about self belief and playing to your strengths. I like Ashton and if they find a place for Kyle Eastmond who is doing ok at Bath (give him time to develop) the team with guys like Billy Twelvetrees looks a good one. (oh ps i think i may understand Union don't you?)

Peter read my post i enjoyed the game, i prefer league thats my point however it was agood performance. I ain't knocking it so don't get defensive mate. Well done i will take any win (i repeat any win) over the SH and trust me i understand the union game really well however it is not has is reffered in the media Rugby there are two versions of it and both have the strengths. Well done England.

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